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Why US-led alliance might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence 24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map The alliance, involving 24 countries including the United Kingd

US foreign robot ban to benefit Tesla, other American developers, analysts say Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced rob

China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreads Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia To offset an ageing agricultural workforce an

China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report Employers in China anticipate a slightly higher median sa

Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth Advanced technologies now account for around one in every six valid invention patents in China, acc

Chinese AI chip giant Cambricon sets US$14.8b revenue goal tied to staff incentive plan Initiative reflects push to retain core talent amid intensifying competition to develop and commercialise domestic AI chips The goal marked a nearly 20-fold increase from its previous plan set